The Essential Guide to Louisiana's Northshore

"This historic hotel first opened in 1907, was closed for decades, and was sympathetically renovated and reopened in 2014; its lobby bar has become a lively local gathering spot where travelers and residents mingle. Architectural touches like a tiled staircase and large arched windows fill the lounge with natural light, giving the public spaces a warm, communal, slightly grand feel that evokes the town's long history." - Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle Amanda Ogle is a writer and editor who specializes in travel, food and drink, sustainability, and general lifestyle topics. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, Texas Highways, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines